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May
14
Prepper Admin
Interview with a Prepper: Prepper, without the “Prepper Label”
Interview with the Preppers
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interviewToday we are interviewing Dan Reeves. Dan is a member of our community who regularly helps beginner preppers in our Questions and Answers section.


How long have you been prepping?

Since the late 80′s

Was there a specific event or reason that lead you to realize that you should begin prepping?

When I was 18, I moved from Long Island New York to Ft. Lauderdale Florida. I soon encountered my first hurricane. No power for a few days, long gas lines, empty grocery stores. I decided we needed to keep some backup supplies for when this happened again. Then in 92 Andrew hit, this just fueled my desire to “be prepared.” It was the norm to get hit with 3-4 hurricanes a year. After a while you get tired of running out of things, and having to search store to store for what you need. Read more …

May
10
Prepper Admin
Pentagon Censors the Internet and Steals the 3D Gun Plans
Civil Liberties, Government, Guns
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Fox News is reporting that the Pentagon has stolen the plans for printing 3D guns from its designer, Cody Wilson of Defense Distributed, and removed censored them from the internet stating ‘Until further notice, the United States government claims control of the information’.

580697_393522204070908_477664710_nBut don’t worry, you can still download The Liberator and I am going to show you how! It is available as a downloadable torrent from Pirate Bay. Please note that pornographic banner ads are constantly being promoted on Pirate Bay so don’t access the following links in the presence of children or at work, you have been warned:

http://thepiratebay.sx/torrent/8458218/Liberator.zip

http://thepiratebay.sx/torrent/8449468/Liberator_-_First_3D_Printable_Gun

http://thepiratebay.sx/torrent/8443467/DefDist_Defcad_Liberator_Printable_Gun

http://thepiratebay.sx/torrent/8444391/DefDist_Liberator_Pistol

If you don’t know how to download from Pirate Bay please see the following how to article http://www.geniouspc.com/2012/10/downloading-piratebay-and-other-torrents.html

I am seriously pissed off at this move by the Pentagon but The Liberator goes against their plans of gun confiscation so they have to deal with it. So the Pentagon feels that it has the right to steal assets developed by private citizens (The Liberator complies with federal laws BTW) and then scrubs censors the plans from the internet?

Update: I am writing this update cause this post has gone viral and in response to all the criticism I am receiving about this post. I forgot that the bulk of the general public is dumb as dirt so let me spell out to you what this means.
1) For as long as guns have existed you have been able to legally purchase a ‘kit gun’ which allows you to gain access to an unregistered gun with no serial number on it without a background check. You can fire a ‘kit gun’ a few times before it is junk. There has been no massive usage of kit guns by the general public nor have gangs regularly used kit guns in crimes. So why do you have this concern about 3D printed guns? A ‘kit gun’ can be purchased for about $25. 3D printers cost thousands. So all your arguments that 3D guns will result in widespread crime by felons is completely false.
2) The Liberator abides to all federal laws, meaning it has metal pieces.
3) The Liberator cannot by pass metal detectors, security pat downs, etc … because it contains metal pieces and IT FIRES REAL BULLETS which will be detected.
4) Anyone know of a child that has access to a 3D printer that costs thousands of dollars? Yeah me neither.
5) YouTube has thousands of videos of Terrorist leaders preaching about terrorism and videos about how to make bombs from household materials. And you still think a 3D gun is worse than a bomb?
6) Criminals will always have access to guns, bombs, knives, swords etc … In this context The Liberator does not make you less safe.
7) It is legal to create your own firearms and no background check is needed legally, but it is illegal to sell them. Thus The Liberator is legal.

What outrages me is NOT that they are trying to stop The Liberator from being developed but that our government can steal someones work, their product, and then scrub censor it from the internet without a ruling from a judge first. That is a very scary scenario that apparently most people that are reading this article could careless about.

May
6
Prepper Admin
Interview with a Prepper: Perky Prepping Gramma
Interview with the Preppers
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interviewToday we are interviewing Perky Prepping Gramma from Perky Prepping Gramma


How long have you been prepping?

18 months

Was there a specific event or reason that lead you to realize that you should begin prepping?

Technically it was a book we read called “Inflation Deception”. We just knew we didn’t trust the current economic situation. Started talking and started to seriously prep. One year was rather haphazard. Once I found out I was a “prepper” (October 2012), it was easier to find information and then it grew exponentially from there. Read more …

May
5
Prepper Admin
Interview with a Prepper: Be Prepared or Be Left Behind
Interview with the Preppers
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interviewToday we are interviewing GW Dooms of Doomsday Prepper Survival


How long have you been prepping?

Over 25 yrs

Was there a specific event or reason that lead you to realize that you should begin prepping?

Not really but then again a lot of political reasoning can point you in new directions based on what you see and feel is happening around you because of big government. I was brought up in a military family, my Dad was navy for 23 yrs. So everything was always “be prepared or be left behind”. That specific reason is why I am 100% prepared each and every day. I have stocks, caches and bug out locales and I can get to them no matter the situation in any event, outside of the earth being disintegrated in a moment…lol

I believe our country is in trouble and if things continue on the path it is, I will just bounce off grid and live comfortably the rest of my life. Read more …

May
2
Cass_Texas
Interview with a Prepper: Prepping in Texas
Interview with the Preppers
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interviewIn the seventh interview of the series we speak with Cass. Cass is a single mother from Texas focusing on becoming more self sufficient.


How long have you been prepping?

9 Months

Was there a specific event or reason that lead you to realize that you should begin prepping?

After the passing of Obama care and the reelection of the president I became increasingly worried about the rising prices of food and everyday items. As a single mother I live pay check to pay check and I plan every purchase and payment I make. Read more …

May
1
Prepper Admin
Interview with a Prepper: Preparing with Dave
Interview with the Preppers
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interviewToday we are interviewing Dave from Preparing with Dave


How long have you been prepping?

28 years

Was there a specific event or reason that lead you to realize that you should begin prepping?

I have always watched documentaries on events that have occurred around the world. I grew up always adventurous, wanted to travel the world or be a scientist, so details were always in my thoughts. What to bring, what to create, etc. As I got older, and after serving in the Marine Corps, I started hiking and getting out in nature more. I spent enough time in nature, that I started feeling naked without my gear with me. I started commuting and carrying more than I needed with me. It served me well when I was stranded in San Francisco during the Loma Prieta earthquake event of 1989. Since that event, my preparing took on more of a life preparing lifestyle. Read more …

Apr
30
Prepper Admin
Interview with a Prepper: The Beginner Prepper – Doing it Right
Interview with the Preppers
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interviewToday we are interviewing the owner of the Saint Clair County Michigan Prepping Network


How long have you been prepping?

6 Months

Was there a specific event or reason that lead you to realize that you should begin prepping?

I have only recently identified with the term prepper, and started prepping seriously in the past six months. I think in some ways I have always had the mindset to be prepared. Having spent a career in the military and moving every 2-3 years it is difficult to get much established beyond the basics. I do remember back prior to Y2K, and getting prepared for the chaos that was being predicted. I stocked up on food, water, gas, and cash. There was a fear that anything that had a computer was going to haywire, and it could be weeks before it could be resolved. As you know Y2K came and went, I spent the cash, ate the food, used the gas etc… I guess you could say I have prepped in the past, just not for the long haul. Read more …

Apr
26
Prepper Admin
Interview with a Prepper: The Greatest Prepper
Interview with the Preppers
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interviewToday we are interviewing Troy S. Smith Sr. of Prepping To Survive


How long have you been prepping?

I was born into this lifestyle. I will be 50 this year…so 50 years.

Was there a specific event or reason that lead you to realize that you should begin prepping?

My parents and grandparents were “homesteaders.” They were self-sufficient, living off of the land…hunting, fishing, gardening, raising rabbits, canning/preserving food, storing water, etc…the original “green” recyclers, as they repurposed and recycled EVERYTHING…wasted nothing. It is how I was raised. I do it because it is second nature…but I see it is also necessary in today’s world. Landfills are full. The economy is over-flowing. People do not have a clue where their food comes from…which (on average) has traveled 2,000 miles or more to get to them. People have NO clue how to live off the land anymore. Read more …

Apr
25
Quietmaninwv
Interview with a Prepper: The Lifelong Homesteader
Interview with the Preppers
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interviewToday we are interviewing QuietmaninWV, he is a highly regarded member of our community who contributed the most popular article on our site Candle making for and by the complete Idiot. Once again he is willing to help others out by sharing his story with us.


How long have you been prepping?

Homesteading/Prepping most of my life, my Mother was a homesteader and Prepper.

Was there a specific event or reason that lead you to realize that you should begin prepping?

I have been a Homesteader/Prepper most of my life but the first term of our current political administration caused me to step it up a notch.

The continuous downward spiral of our society, Morally, Economically and structurally should be enough to make anyone want to be prepared to be self sufficient. Read more …

Apr
23
Prepper Admin
Interview with a Prepper: The Police Officer
Interview with the Preppers
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interviewThis interviewee wished to remain anonymous. 


How long have you been prepping?

6 Years

Was there a specific event or reason that lead you to realize that you should begin prepping?

I learned very early on as a police officer that the government was not going to be able to help in a time of crisis. I have responded to many different natural disasters where it has taken days to reach some of the people trapped. I thought it would be best If I had my own supplies on hand. Read more …